The year was 2005, and Frank and Allison Contreras were excited for their move from the bustling San Francisco Bay Area to the home they had purchased in Pocatello, Idaho. Pocatello is in Bannock County, in southeastern Idaho.
Read MoreNo parents are perfect. But for the most part, they do their best. Now don’t get me wrong - writing a true crime blog, I know very well that there are many parents who fail their children. Child abuse and neglect can manifest themselves in different forms, causing varying degrees of pain and trauma. Each case is different, and devastating in its own unique way.
Read MoreIt’s a story we know all too well. A young woman stands in the entryway of a nightclub in the early hours of the morning. She is intoxicated and has wandered off, away from her friends, now finding herself alone outside. Her phone, purse and keys are still sitting on the table inside the club.
Read MoreA fascination with mythical creatures like vampires and dragons is nothing out of the ordinary. Role-playing, specifically the game Dungeons and Dragons, has become an immensely popular pastime for tens of thousands of people across the globe. And who wouldn't want an escape from this intense, messed up world from time to time?
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